Footed Drinking Glasses, 1790-1820
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This group of four, square-footed drinking glasses was part of a large set used at a dining table of an elegant American home around 1800. The incised stars surmounted by a horizontal band, above which is a single row of carefully incised botanical forms are typical of the work of Irish glass houses. These details are intended to capture and refract candlelight, creating a dazzling effect.
This group of four, square-footed drinking glasses was part of a large set used at a dining table of an elegant American home around 1800. The incised stars surmounted by a horizontal band, above which is a single row of carefully incised botanical forms are typical of the work of Irish glass houses. These details are intended to capture and refract candlelight, creating a dazzling effect.
Artifact
Drinking glass
Date Made
1790-1820
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Manufactured by Waterford Glass Works, Waterford, Ireland.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.6.193
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cut glass
Technique
Cutting (Glassworking)
Etching (Corroding)
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in (00.6.193.1 & 00.6.193.2)
Diameter: 2.25 in (00.6.193.1 & 00.6.193.2)
Height: 5.25 in (00.6.193.3 & 00.6.193.4)
Diameter: 2.563 in (00.6.193.3 & 00.6.193.4)
Weight: 5.2 oz (.1)
Weight: 5 oz (.2)
Weight: 7.8 oz (.3)
Weight: 6.7 oz (.4)
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